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Jabil Principal Robot Software Engineer in Lexington, Kentucky

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

How will you make an impact?

In this role, you will be working with our robot software engineering team on the software stack for our current and future AMR product line. You will be part of a fast paced team developing and enhancing ROS-based software applications, implementing complex algorithms, and integrating cutting edge sensor technology. You will work alongside cross-functional teams to design and support our current fleet as well as future generation products.

What will you do?

  • Develop or enhance robot algorithms used for navigation (path planning and obstacle avoidance), localization, and mapping

  • Evaluate and integrate new sensor technology into the navigation stack

  • Investigate and test new functional capabilities for current and future generation robots

  • Participate in product development design reviews

  • Interface with hardware vendors to facilitate system integration

  • Work cross-functionally with software and hardware teams within the organization to develop a complete system design

  • Consult with external customers on robotics design support

  • Assist in migration from ROS1 to ROS2

    How will you get here?  

    Education:  

  • BS in Computer Science or related engineering field

    Experience:  

  • Proficiency in C++ and Python programming

  • 7+ Years of Experience in Robotics and/or Software Engineering

  • Experience with Robot Operating System (ROS) and evaluating ROS packages

  • Demonstrated experience working with Ubuntu or other Debian-based Linux distributions

  • Experience working with RGB and 3D sensors

  • Strong background with Git version control

    Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Understanding of robotics and computer vision algorithms preferred but not required

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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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